The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-19
READY FOR THE CONTEST.

READY FOR THE CONTEST.
Last Nights Preparations for the Senatorial
Contest To-Day.
The last caucus of the Democratic revolution
ists, previous to the senatorial contest, held
last night. It lasted over two hours and while
Il was impossible to ascertain just what was
done, the leaders we're free to boast that steps
were taken that will insure the election OF Judge
Turpie to-day. Governor Gray and James ii.
Rice attended the caucus, and aided the revo-
lutionsts in patching up all weak places there
we're In the plans.
1--WE are fully prepared to elect Turpie.' said
Rice, after the caucus over.
will there be two conventionslr
'sThat depends upon circumstances. It is hard
10 foretell what the morning may bring forth.
but we have prepared for all emergencies. I'm
Ysss the conference committee reaches some con-
slusion in the morning, there will certainly
be two conventions. The fact is, no one knows
lust what will be done tomorrow. and We will
hot know until the thing is done. All we can
10 Is to nrepare for what mag come"
Notwithstanding all their boasts OF success
the Democrats still fear that some action may
be taken by the Republicans that will defeat
them They hardly dare trust some of their
members, and ali tho doubtful ones were
watched until retiring time, last night. Two or
three members were Swallowed from the time
they left the caucus until they went home. and
b is not surprising if guard were kept over
them oil night.
ssYou can put it down. said one prominent
Democrat, that the Democrats will allow no
sne to preside over the convention they attend
but Green Smith," The idea advanced by few
Democrats that conference committee should
settle the difficulties between the two houses.
met with general disfavor from the majority of
the party, who announce that they twill fight
it out this line if it takes all summer 1t is
understood that Smith himself is among the
number who have weakened.
AS to what action will be taken in the Senate
this morning is only matter Of conjecture. The
matter was thoroughly discussed in caucus but
no definite plan of action was agreed upon. The
proceedings will be governed by what is thought
to be necessary WHOM the moment for action
An effort was made last night to ar
range for the unseating of two or three
members the first thing to-day. but cooler
heads advised that this matter should be
pushed with caution. Every thing is in readiness
TO do Whatever seems necessary under the cir
oumstances to accomplish the election of Turpie.
IL the morning developments indicate that there
is not safe majority. it is certain that n ma
jority will be secured by the unseating process.
The Democrats last night were trying hard to
persuade Robinson to attend their convention,
In case they revolt. but he was immovable. He
refuses TO talk about the contest at ALL and il he
has any plan of his own further than that dis
played yesterday, he succeeds admirably in
keeping it to himself. A few Dem
ocrats were still hopeful last night
that he would yet conclude to act
with them. but in laying their plans for today
they are not counting on him. From pleading
with him, they have turned to abusing
T.; rlo,vh ovA sry hot
he does not act with them they will make trouble
for him. All this kind Of talk. however, has
no effect on him. and he is pursuing the tenor of
his way as unconcerned as though there was
NO senatorial contest at hand.
From all indications last night. and from what
gould be gathered about the hotels. it is evident
~ the purpose OF the revolutionists to attempt
Q budozing game to-day. They talked loud and
hazards, and the idea that there is Constitution
and statute by which action in
Auch cases must be governed appears to never
enter their heads. Instructions have gone out
to the willing bulldoZers OF the State to be
present to-day and lend their influence and aid
Id carrying out the plans of the revolutionists.
Last night Democrats began to thrOng to the
city from all parts OF the State, and the hotel:
are crowded with the party's worst element
who are here for the avowed purpose of helping
the rsvolutionsts wherever they can be of serv
ice.
AS a last attempt to arrive at some under
0CAnOing II possible, an informal conference Oh
members of both houses has been called for this
morning, at o'clock. However, there is little
probability OF any agreement being reached
whereby but one convention will be held. If the
Democrats are determined upon anything, it i.
that no one shall preside over tho convention II
which they sit but Green Smith.
There is little doubt but that Colonel Robert
aon will preside. A prominent Republican poll
said last night. "Of course Colonel Robertson
will preside. He has been elected by the people
md declared Lieutenant governor by the prope
authority, and he is entitled to discharge the du
ties Of the Office. no matter what may be thu
views OF Judge Ayres- II Is folly to talk OF thu
Circuit Court. any other court, interfering
with the legislative branch of the government
and the sooner the courts understand this til,
better"
.'What if Judge Ayres tries to punish Colonel
Robertson for contempt Of COURT"
lie. him try that if he chooses, and learn tina
the Legislature acts under a law of the United
States in electne United States Senator. Thi
fact will enable Colonel Robertson to apply to tn,
United State Court for writ of habeas corpus
and thus defeat Judge Ay res in his contempt case
Contempt proceedings in the court Of Judge
Ayres have no terrors for Colonel Robertson
60 to the House tomorrow and see him pre-
side; i. will be well done"
About the Denison House, last night, Renu1
ilcans were quite positively of the opinion tina
Colonel Robertson would exercise the function
Of hts office to day, and many offered to bet ST.
TO S. that he would preside at the joint conven
.isn, but none of the wagers were accepted
1t Is expected that an attempt will be made b
She Democrats to prevent him from presiding
It was reported last night that the sheriff woul
Fry to prevent him from entering the Legislative
balls to-day. Judge Ayres returned last evenin
from Danvle, where his court is in session. an
lt Is supposed that he is here for the purpose
enforcing his restraining order, ii he should
sailed upon to do so.
DELAYING AN APPEAL